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Donald Trump's lawyers have tried to stop the publication of a tell-all book about the President who says he no longer talks to his ex-chief strategist Steve Bannon. A "cease and desist" letter has been sent to author Michael Wolff and his publisher, threatening libel charges over the upcoming book, Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.In a crackdown on leaks the Trump administration also announced on Thursday that staff and guests at the White House will not be able to use their personal mobile phones from next week.Former White House chief strategist Mr Bannon has been under fire after excerpts of Mr Wolff's book were made public on Wednesday.One of the revelations included Mr Bannon saying a meeting between Mr Trump's son, Don Jr, and a group of Russians was "unpatriotic" and "treasonous".In the letter to Mr Wolff, Charles Harder, the famous US defamation and media lawyer, said Mr Bannon's contributions "give rise to numerous legal claims including defamation by libel and … [Read more...] about President Trump orders ‘cease and desist’ on tell-all book

DONALD Trump used two hands to sip from a tiny glass of water like a toddler during a speech - and was savagely mocked on social media.The US president used both hands to steady his drink while unveiling his new national security strategy in front of military service members in Washington yesterday.The 71-year-old's "Watergate" moment caused a storm on Twitter and Trump was branded "President Sippy Cup".Musician Holly O'Reilly wrote: "Can someone please explain to me why President (COUGHbabyhandsCOUGH) Trump needs two hands to drink a glass of water?"Another tweeted: "Trump drinks his water like a new vampire eats a small animal."Last month Trump was mocked for pausing a speech to the nation so he could chug water - after calling out a campaign rival for doing the same.The US President was giving a blow-by-blow account of his five-nation trip to Asia when he was apparently hit by a raging thirst.He reached to his lectern, only to find it empty, and needed help from others in the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump sparks Twitter meltdown after drinking glass of water with two hands like a child during speech

Donald Trump is set to announce the US will officially recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It comes amid warnings that the move will plunge the Middle East - and the world - into "a fire without end." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not comment on Wednesday on the planned move. Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked said Israelis should "wait and see" what happens with Trump's announcement. Trump will sign a national security waiver delaying a physical move since the United States does not have an embassy building in Jerusalem to move into. A senior administration official said it could take three to four years to build one. But Trump's decision, a core promise of his campaign last year, will upend decades of American policy that has seen the status of Jerusalem as part of a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. The President will announce the decision in a speech at the White House, expected to take place at 6pm. We will have the full speech here … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Jerusalem speech live: President officially announces US will recognise Jerusalem as capital of Israel

DONALD Trump could be stopped from speaking on Parliament's oldest building when he visits Britain later this year - after Speaker John Bercow voiced concerns over a backlash from MPs.Labour's Harriet Harman is leading a group of female MPs who say they are ready to boycott the US President if he is invited to address both Houses of Parliament.Mr Trump is due to make a state visit to the UK later this year - despite 1.7 million people signing a petition urging Theresa May to cancel it after his controversial 'Muslim ban'.MPs will debate the issue in Parliament later this month - after the UK saw mass protests after Mrs May's US visit.But one in four MPs (around 150 of them) have signed a statement calling for Mr Trump to be denied the chance to make a parliamentary address - an honour given to Barack Obama when he visited the UK on a state visit in 2011.There are plans underway to move any speech from Westminster Hall, created in the 11th century, to the Royal Gallery.A source told the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump could be BANNED from speaking in Parliament’s oldest building when he visits Britain after 150 MPs protest and new poll shows a third of Brits think he is a ‘threat to international stability’

THE first six months of Donald Trump’s US presidency have been defined by a single issue — Russia.The controversy has screamed at its peak and murmured at its lowest point, never slipping away despite other scandals.This week the US media is again frothing with revelations, this time about Donald Trump Jnr’s contacts with a Russian lawyer said to have close links to the Kremlin.Emails to Trump Jnr claim the Russian government was trying to help his dad win the election by smearing his opponent Hillary Clinton.It’s easy to get lost in the din of the detail oozing out through a press wounded by the president’s attacks.Yet everyone seems to have lost sight of the greatest issue — Trump didn’t win the election because of Russian hacks.It’s almost forgotten that the leaked emails exposed uncomfortable truths about Hillary and the Democrats.They were facts, dubiously procured as all leaks are, but still uncontested facts.In the hurricane of … [Read more...] about No more Russian dolls in Donald Trump election ‘scandal’ as controversy reaches peak

DONALD Trump's daughter Ivanka was booed as she defended her father's attitude towards women at the G20 women's summit during her first international trip in Berlin.Ivanka Trump joined German Chancellor Angela Merkel and IMF chief Christine Lagarde today to discuss ways to encourage women's economic empowerment.Trump's eldest daughter was "directly invited" by Merkel, choosing to go to Berlin before visiting PM Theresa May in an apparent snub to UK's 'special relationship'.Ivanka was met with groans by the audience when she described her father Trump as a "tremendous champion of supporting families and enabling them to thrive".Asked about President Donald Trump's past attitudes toward women, Ivanka said: "I've certainly heard the criticism from the media, and that's been perpetuated." She added: "He encouraged me and enabled me to thrive. I grew up in a house where there were no barriers to what I could accomplish."Ivanka, the first daughter and a White … [Read more...] about Ivanka Trump gets BOOED at mention of her dad’s name at gathering of world’s most powerful women – but manages a handshake with Merkel after The Donald’s awkward White House ‘snub’

Donald Trump used his first speech to Congress to deliver a message of unity and calling for a "renewal of the American Spirit".In the address, which was interrupted 94 times by applause, Trump called on America "to be empowered by our aspirations, not burdened by our fears".The US President offered the most restrained and detailed explanation of his America-first world view and was seen as an attempt at healing the divides which have dominated the country since his inauguration in January.He also said that what his country was witnessing was the "Renewal of the American Spirit" and allies would find that "American is once again ready to lead".Trump added: "My job is not to represent the world. My job is to represent the United States of America.""I am here tonight to deliver a message of unity and strength, and it is a message deeply delivered from my heart."We just need the courage to share the dreams that fill our hearts, the bravery to express the hopes … [Read more...] about Donald Trump promises to crush ‘vile’ ISIS and secure America’s borders as he attempts to heal rifts in first speech to Congress

DONALD Trump and Hillary Clinton have clashed in a fiery first debate in the race for the White House. The rivals squared off during the 90-minute debate in New York - sparring on issues ranging from the economy and the fight against Islamic State to their fitness and the "birther" row. Here are the six key points: Terrorism and securityBoth candidates have faced questions about how they would deal with the threat of IS and Trump said last night the terror group were "beating us at our game".The Republican hopeful claimed America was "not doing the job we should be doing" on cyber security and accused Clinton of leaking tactics to IS on her campaign website.He also tore into President Obama's administration for the rise of the terror cell.The billionaire said: "You're telling the enemy everything you want to do. No wonder you've been fighting Isis your entire life."Clinton responded by saying Trump had "consistently insulted Muslims abroad, Muslims at home", while people from within … [Read more...] about Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton in US Presidential debate – the six things you need to know

DONALD Trump has blasted ‘fake’ claims he watched prostitutes engage in ‘perverted sexual acts’ in a Russian hotel room as a “total political witch hunt”.American news giant CNN reports top US intelligence chiefs presented a two-page synopsis on the shocking claims to the President-elect last week. The dossier, which was reportedly obtained by a British spy, claims Trump watched the women have sex in the same bed where President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama slept.But Republican firebrand Trump hit back at the allegations last night branding them “fake”.He posted: “FAKE NEWS — A TOTAL POLITICAL WITCH HUNT!”He later tweeted a link to a BuzzFeed story which described the story as “Unverifiable Trump-Russia Claims”, attaching the hashtag #FakeNews.Top Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway also slammed the claims during an interview on chat show Late Night with Seth Meyers.She then said: “I have to say … [Read more...] about Donald Trump lashes out at ‘fake’ claims of ‘perverted sex acts with prostitutes in Moscow hotel bed where Obamas previously slept’

DONALD Trump has said Britain has “a lot of problems” and should “investigate” the ex MI6 spy who made lurid sex allegations about him.Christopher Steele compiled an unfounded 35-page report claiming Trump was open to blackmail after 'being secretly filmed' allegedly paying prostitutes to take part in romps in a Moscow hotel.In an interview with Michael Gove for the Times, the President-elect made it clear he expects the UK to take action over the affair.The Republican - who will be inaugurated on Thursday - hit out as Russia branded the Brit operative a 'charlatan'Trump said: “That guy is somebody that you should look at, because it was false.”Mr Trump added that “if this guy is a British guy you got a lot of problems”.Steele fled his Surrey home last week just before his name became public knowledge.Super wealthy Trump reacted furiously to the release of the documents, which contain lurid but … [Read more...] about Donald Trump demands UK investigate ex-MI6 spy Christopher Steele who wrote ‘dirty dossier’ alleging hooker romps